Principal- Venture Capital

Key Responsibilities:

Portfolio Management:

• Strategic Oversight: Actively manage and oversee a portfolio of 20-25 companies, providing strategic direction and operational guidance to ensure they achieve their growth and operational targets.
• KPI Management: Regularly track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) for portfolio companies, making data-driven decisions to support their growth.
• Follow-on Rounds: Manage and lead follow-on funding rounds, ensuring portfolio companies are well-prepared for subsequent capital raises.
• Legal Oversight: Oversee and manage shareholder agreements, term sheets, and other legal documents, ensuring a thorough understanding of dilution and valuation adjustments.

Investment Execution:

• Deal Sourcing and Evaluation: Identify and evaluate 12-15 new investment opportunities annually, focusing on sectors such as B2B SaaS, FinTech, and Deeptech.
• Market Research: Conduct in-depth market research and financial analysis to assess the viability of potential investments.
• Deal Structuring: Structure and negotiate deals, aligning them with the funds strategic objectives and financial criteria.

Fundraising and Investor Relations:

• LP Engagement: Prepare detailed reports for limited partners and engage with current and prospective LPs to build solid relationships and secure future funding.
• Fundraising Efforts: Participate actively in fundraising, develop new pipelines for limited partners, and maintain strong investor relationships.

Team Leadership:

• Mentorship: Lead and mentor junior investment professionals, fostering a high-performance culture within the investment team.
• Efficiency: Ensure that the team operates efficiently and that all members are aligned with the funds strategic goals.

Qualifications:

• Education: An MBA in Finance or Chartered Accountancy is mandatory. Candidates must demonstrate a solid academic background in financial modeling and investment analysis.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in venture capital or private equity, with significant experience in managing an extensive portfolio and executing numerous investments annually. A proven track record in deal sourcing, due diligence, financial analysis, and negotiation is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Portfolio Management:

• Strategic Oversight: Actively manage and oversee a portfolio of 20-25 companies, providing strategic direction and operational guidance to ensure they achieve their growth and operational targets.
• KPI Management: Regularly track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) for portfolio companies, making data-driven decisions to support their growth.
• Follow-on Rounds: Manage and lead follow-on funding rounds, ensuring portfolio companies are well-prepared for subsequent capital raises.
• Legal Oversight: Oversee and manage shareholder agreements, term sheets, and other legal documents, ensuring a thorough understanding of dilution and valuation adjustments.

Investment Execution:

• Deal Sourcing and Evaluation: Identify and evaluate 12-15 new investment opportunities annually, focusing on sectors such as B2B SaaS, FinTech, and Deeptech.
• Market Research: Conduct in-depth market research and financial analysis to assess the viability of potential investments.
• Deal Structuring: Structure and negotiate deals, aligning them with the funds strategic objectives and financial criteria.

Fundraising and Investor Relations:

• LP Engagement: Prepare detailed reports for limited partners and engage with current and prospective LPs to build solid relationships and secure future funding.
• Fundraising Efforts: Participate actively in fundraising, develop new pipelines for limited partners, and maintain strong investor relationships.

Team Leadership:

• Mentorship: Lead and mentor junior investment professionals, fostering a high-performance culture within the investment team.
• Efficiency: Ensure that the team operates efficiently and that all members are aligned with the fund's strategic goals.

Qualifications:

• Education: An MBA in Finance or Chartered Accountancy is mandatory. Candidates must demonstrate a solid academic background in financial modeling and investment analysis.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in venture capital or private equity, with significant experience in managing an extensive portfolio and executing numerous investments annually. A proven track record in deal sourcing, due diligence, financial analysis, and negotiation is essential.